Unselfish Sakho has the legs to make Hammers tick; Carroll is the plan B

It may not come as much of a surprise to Hammers fans that Sakho is seen as the main man up front.

His tireless running, unselfishness and willingness to chase lost causes, harry defenders and close down the full-backs has been essential to the East Londoners and their terrific start to the season.

But can a club like West Ham seriously afford to have their record £18 million signing sat on the bench as a plan B?

That would seem Carroll's logical place at the moment given the impact he has made as a second half substitute in recent games against Norwich City, Crystal Palace and Chelsea where his contribution won the Hammers no less than seven points.